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Microsoft Office 365 and The Era of Cloud Processing

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With the launch of Office 365 by Microsoft, we have indeed entered a new domain in cloud computing.  But let us explain cloud computing, first, using  Wikipedia,

 

Cloud computing refers to the use and access of multiple server-based computational resources via a digital network (WAN, Internet connection using the World Wide Web, etc.). Cloud users may access the server resources using a computer, netbook, pad computer, smart phone, or other device. In cloud computing, applications are provided and managed by the cloud server and data is also stored remotely in the cloud configuration. Users do not download and install applications on their own device or computer; all processing and storage is maintained by the cloud server. The on-line services may be offered from a cloud provider or by a private organization.

 

 

With the transition of word processing to the cloud, it does imply that many office applications are moving to the cloud space. That is indeed a huge change for how companies work and how they plan.

 

In the cloud, Microsoft will retail Office 365. There will be Professional subscription for firms with about 25 users or less. There will also be Enterprise subscription for larger firms with more users. This product which went on sale yesterday will surely move to the Windows Mobile  tablet, Tekedia predicts within two years.

 

Office 365 includes the Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications and hosted versions of Microsoft’s Server products (including Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, and Lync Server), delivered and accessed over the Internet,in effect, the next version of Business Productivity Online Services (BPOS).

The Rise of Android, Arguably The Fastest Adopting OS in History

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Tekedia is very excited to share some numbers we have collected on Android. The mobile operating system powered about 700,000 smartphones in 2008. By 2009,  the numbers moved to 8.4 million. By 2010, it jumped to 75 million. It is expected  to rise to 206 million in 2011. These numbers are courtesy of Canalys, a market research firm.

 

Android is becoming ubiquitous – more than 400,000 Android devices are activated daily. Google nailed this through its open platform model. Android will eclipse Apple’s iOS – a mobile operating system used in iPhone and iPad. While Google Android is used by more than 300 manufactures, iOS is simple one company and that is Apple.  So with Android, you get more than 300 insights, with iOS, it is simply iPhone. This alone will define who wins this race in near future.

 

Android is doing something – it is making the mobile ecosystem to become like the Internet. Entrance by hardware makers have become easier. All you need is buy a chipset and give your product a name and you are brand owner. Android will make the telecom industry transition to be like the Internet and more people will access it, easily. The old closed order of the big telcos is crumbling with the Android rise. They used to dictate what phones cannot do, now, you have got more choices.

 

The telecommunication industry is growing at an alarming rate. According to Gartner, a market research firm, there were 2 billion mobile handsets in 2005, today that number is about 5 billion. Compare the fact that the world has not sold the 1 billionth PC despite the PC having been invented for many decades, then, we can appreciate the momentum of this industry.

 

This is simply the reason why many think the future is mobile and others say better that now is mobile. The best of the phone of the last era, Motorola Razr offered nothing much. Today, your phone is a small computer. And it is just  the beginning.

 

Android  through Huawei is going to reach more handsets through the fast selling IDEOS which sold excess of 180,000 units within 6 months in Kenya and we estimate will sell up to 300,000 in Nigeria this year. That phone is $100 making it one of the most affordable smartphones on sale, globally. Starcomms sales it in Nigeria.

 

Globally, Android had 35% share of new smartphone shipment in Q1 2011. This number is better than Nokia Symbian, an also-ran OS. It is expected to add up to 8% on this by the 4th Quarter of this year.

 

[News Falash] Tekedia Is an Official Media Partner To Mobile Entertainment Africa – Cape Town, August 2011

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This is a very good one. all Amber, the same company, that organized the successful Mobile Web West Africa just launched a new event, Mobile Entertainment Africa, which will take place on the 23rd & 24th August at the stunning One&Only Cape Town on the Victoria & Albert Waterfront.

 

Tekedia is an official media partner of this Mobile Entertainment Africa.

 

The event is going to focus on “Maximising the Entertainment Opportunity on Handheld Devices” and it’s looking like it will match the success of the Mobile Web Africa series  which got great and incredible feedback.

 

The agenda is evolving and some speakers have lined up for this event:

Emma Kaye, CEO, Gate7Media

Vincent Maher, Co-Founder, Motribe

Mark Kaigwa, Partner, Afrinnovator

Obi Asika, Chairman & CEO, Storm360

Tim Bishop, CTO, Prezence Digital

Wesley Lynch, Founder & MD, Realmdigital

Toby Shapshak, Editor, Stuff Magazine

Mark Rayner, GM, DStv Mobile South Africa

 

 

The combination of such a high quality speaker faculty with a great working environment and superb networking (as a result of the Interactive Roundtable Seating Format) means that the foundations are already in place for this to be a brilliant couple of days. Awesome.

 

A run down of the agenda of this event is as follows:

  • The agenda is split into 8 mini sessions, each with their own topic. This enables the conference to be wide ranging and gives you a full overview of the sector.
  • This is not the final agenda – it is a working document. We’ve made a fantastic start and will be looking to add the final touches as we build towards the event.
  • The presentations are short – around the 15 to 25 minute mark, we encourage our presenters to ‘cut to the chase’, not deliver company sermons. Time is of the essence, we’ve got 2 days and we want to cover as much ground as possible.
  • The last session of the conference is ‘Open Mic’, this is something which is unique to our events. Any conference attendee can take to the podium and talk about whatever they want. It works fantastically well. When you’re registered for the event let us know whether you’d like to reserve a slot.
  • Over 2 days there are 7 hours dedicated to interaction and discussion. After each batch of presentations there is a roundtable discussion period, followed by a traditional panel discussion. It’s a great format.
  • Casual networking and relationship building will be a crucial element of your conference experience. Every day starts with Breakfast Canapés and throughout the event there will be plenty of opportunities for you to take advantage of.

Tekedia Provides GrouponZI – Think Again Before You Invest In This Company

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Groupon has evolved over the months and when it rejected the billions of dollars Google sent on its way, the world knew the company was very confident of itself. They knew their model and believed they could execute without the support of a big company like Google. From a trial idea to billions of dollar valuation, Groupon has made progress.

 

In a new collaboration, Tekedia is making this infographic below to help our readers appreciate the growth, the dynamics, the people and pretty anything that should be known about Groupon. This graph is detailed and rich, especially for those that are waiting to pour money into this company. We thank our collaborator, Online MBA Site,  for this masterpiece.

 

Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that is localized to major markets in the United States. The first market for Groupon was Chicago, followed soon thereafter by Boston and New York City. Today, Groupon serves more than 40 markets in US and has bought international assets including a South Africa company, Twangoo, in the daily deal business.

Mobile Apps Services To Corporate Clients – Android, Blackberry, iOS, Java Mobile, Symbian

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If you are looking for a partner in Nigeria and you are a corporate client, Fasmicro will help you develop any type of app in the following environments:

 

  • Android /Google
  • Blackberry /RIM
  • iOS (iPhone and iPad) /Apple
  • Java Mobile /clusters of makers
  • Symbian /Nokia

 

We have since expanded our platforms to cover the requests of customers. Windows Mobile will be added soon after we get the right mix.

 

We continue to train solely on Android, but developments and jobs can be in any of the platforms above.Contact the experts and Nigeria’s leading apps powerhouse. We have trained more apps developers  than any organization in Nigeria (we are truly sure).

 

We will develop your apps, maintain your database, support it. Email us at info@fasmicro.com and let us get this going! You need a mobile strategy because now is mobile.

 

 

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